By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

It is this interdisciplinary approach to the arts that has endeared Pharrell Williams to the LOUIS XIII family — making him the all but obvious choice to front its newly-hatched call attraction campaign. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

It is this interdisciplinary approach to the arts that has endeared Pharrell Williams to the LOUIS XIII family — making him the all but obvious choice to front its newly-hatched call attraction campaign. Continue reading

Thanksgiving 2017 maybe over, and as we shift into Black Friday it time to shop and deal with the leftovers. Here is a good start on the the post turkey day leftover feast. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge

Chez Lucienne celebrated it’s reopening on Wednesday, November 1st. The restaurant, which has been closed for the last two month, is back with a new look, a new menu and under new management. Located at 308 Lenox Avenue (one door south of Red Rooster) this quaint little French Bristo has returned with great panache and West African flair.

The remodeled décor has a freshness that accommodates both the happy hour revelers and intimate dining. A serpentine shaped communal seating area framed by ceiling to floor French doors provides an excellent area to mingle. Window shutters uniformly adorned with mirrors lined the long white washed brick wall.

The revamped menu has retained some Chez Lucienne staples. Great burgers ranging from the Le Burger Classique (angus beef) to a veggie burger with chipotle mayo, and French cuisine favorites as Steak Frittes in a signature peppercorn sauce have survived the transition. And new dishes such as La Grillade D’Agneau (lamb Dibbi Mbacke style) Les Boulettes de Poisson Sauce Dakar (Senegalese fish balls in a tomato stew) offer patrons an exciting West African alternatives to French inspired dining.

Chez Lucienne offers lunch beginning at 11am, happy hour 4pm- 7pm and late night dining until 2am. For reservations call (212) 289-5555. Bon appetite.
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As the season changes from laid back summer fun to the busy fall holiday season hearty, healthy and easy are a winning combination. Continue reading
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Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon is a mouthwatering addition to your “man grilling”. This simply elegant appetizer is also easy and quick to prepare. Continue reading


Super Fast Key West Grilled Chicken skewers marinated with soy sauce, coriander or cilantro, honey and lime will make a great addition to your Labor Day “man-grilling” menu . Continue reading